Homelite UT49103 - Manual (Page 13)

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in con-
tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica-
tion is required.
REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL
See Figures 12 - 13.
The hydraulic oil in the log splitter needs to be changed
every 150 hours of use.

Unplug the log splitter.
 Position the log splitter so that the motor end is slightly
higher than the oil drain plug.
 Using an 8 mm hex key, remove the oil drain bolt.
 Drain the hydraulic oil from the oil tank into a four liter
capacity container.
 Once the oil has drained from the oil tank, turn the log
splitter on the end with the wheels.
 Refill the oil tank with fresh hydraulic oil (3.4 qts. or 3.2 l).
 Place the cleaned dipstick into the oil tank. Remove and
check the oil level.
NOTE: The oil level should be between the two grooves
around the bottom of the dipstick as shown in figure 5.
 Replace oil drain bolt. Tighten securely.
 Dispose old oil at an oil recycling center.
SHARPENING THE WEDGE
After using the log splitter for some time, it may be necessary
to sharpen the wedge. Using a fine-toothed file, smooth any
burrs or crushed areas along the cutting edge.
TO LOCK THE LOG SPLITTER
See Figure 15.
To prevent unauthorized use of the log splitter when moving,
storing, or leaving the machine unattended, disconnect it
from the power supply and install a padlock (not included)
through the hole in the hydraulic control lever.